Crime in Cramlington Village: statistics, rates and trends
1,029 crimes were recorded in Cramlington Village in the 12 months to August 2026, 236.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 15% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Cramlington Village at a glance
- Crime trends in Cramlington Village
- Types of crime in Cramlington Village
- Cramlington Village compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Cramlington Village
- What happened after crimes were reported in Cramlington Village
- Demographics of Cramlington Village
- Questions about crime in Cramlington Village
- About this data
Crime map
Anti-social behaviour (362), shoplifting (197) and violence and sexual offences (162) made up 70% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 137th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Cramlington Village | Northumberland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,029 | 25,844 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 236.7 | 78.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +15% | -14% | -1% |
| Population | 4,347 | 331,420 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Cramlington Village peaked in the year to August 2023 (1,069 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2021 (659). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 6%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,029 | 236.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 893 | 205.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,041 | 239.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,069 | 245.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 880 | 202.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 659 | 151.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 781 | 179.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 876 | 201.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 968 | 222.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 77 |
| July 2026 | 96 |
| June 2026 | 66 |
| May 2026 | 99 |
| April 2026 | 99 |
| March 2026 | 126 |
| February 2026 | 70 |
| January 2026 | 40 |
| December 2025 | 72 |
| November 2025 | 92 |
| October 2025 | 118 |
| September 2025 | 74 |
Compared with England and Wales, Cramlington Village recorded notably more anti-social behaviour (5.4 times the national rate), shoplifting (5.4 times the national rate) and criminal damage and arson (3.2 times the national rate). On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 175 to 362, while violence and sexual offences fell from 218 to 162 and public order fell from 91 to 68.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 362 | 83.3 | 15.4 | +107% |
| Shoplifting | 197 | 45.3 | 8.5 | -7% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 162 | 37.3 | 34.2 | -26% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 95 | 21.9 | 6.7 | +14% |
| Public order | 68 | 15.6 | 6.7 | -25% |
| Other theft | 35 | 8.1 | 6.4 | -8% |
| Vehicle crime | 32 | 7.4 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 21 | 4.8 | 3.6 | -9% |
| Other crime | 18 | 4.1 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 15 | 3.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 9 | 2.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 1.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 5 | 1.2 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.7 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Cramlington Village has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Cramlington Village |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cramlington South East | 215 | 57.9 | -76% |
| Cramlington East & Double Row | 603 | 106.2 | -55% |
| Cramlington South West | 444 | 78.6 | -67% |
| Cramlington Eastfield | 200 | 40.6 | -83% |
| Cramlington North | 153 | 31.0 | -87% |
| Seghill with Seaton Delaval | 408 | 74.2 | -69% |
| Holywell | 545 | 100.5 | -58% |
| Newsham | 863 | 138.2 | -42% |
The 10 locations below account for 65% of the crime recorded in Cramlington Village over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Shopping Area” (193).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 193 |
| On or near Parking Area | 93 |
| On or near Police Station | 92 |
| On or near Dudley Lane | 63 |
| On or near Supermarket | 55 |
| On or near Sunny Side | 54 |
| On or near Adderstone Avenue | 31 |
| On or near Alexandra Way | 31 |
| On or near Lancastrian Road | 31 |
| On or near Anstead Close | 29 |
Of the 667 crimes in Cramlington Village with a recorded outcome, 48% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 0.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 362 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 320 | 48.0% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 166 | 24.9% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 140 | 21.0% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 33 | 4.9% | 2.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 4 | 0.6% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 3 | 0.4% | 3.1% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 1 | 0.1% | 0.0% |
Cramlington Village has an estimated population of 4,347 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (34%, against 19%), more retired residents (38%, against 22%) and fewer students (4.3%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Cramlington Village average decile 6.0 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Cramlington Village | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 33.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 47.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 38.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 25.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 20.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 24.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 70.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 15.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Cramlington Village a safe place to live?
Cramlington Village recorded 236.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 137th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.
What is the most common crime in Cramlington Village?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 362 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (197).
Is crime in Cramlington Village going up or down?
Recorded crime in Cramlington Village was up 15% on the year before: 1,029 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 893 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Cramlington Village?
About 4,347 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 34% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Cramlington Village?
Cramlington Village is policed by Northumbria.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.